When you are a serious athlete, you work your ass off no matter what sport you participate in. It is not uncommon to push yourself to the point of puking at times. But no matter what level you are training at, even if you are an Olympian, you also give yourself a day of rest. […]
Mental Health
The Only Opinion That Matters Is Yours
I think one of the things that often stops women from working out is worrying what other people will think of them. They don’t want to look dumb/clueless/slow/fat/etc. They compare themselves to other women in the gym or the yoga studio or the pool or spin class or running on the road or wherever. I […]
Our Perfect Vacation
Carolina Beach, North Carolina has been a place of healing for me since I was 16 years old. That’s how old I was the first time my family went there for a vacation. It was about seven months after my brother died. My parents were hoping that getting away would help us all. It did. […]
The First Morning Of School
Today was our first day of school. Two days ago I couldn’t wait. Yesterday I was feeling a little bit badly about counting down the seconds until the kids got on the bus. The kids were feeling mixed emotions. Number 3 is starting high school. He is excited to swim on the high school swim […]
Almost 50, A Little Overweight, And Rocking A Bikini On Vacation
I am in North Carolina on vacation with my kids. It is my favorite place in the world. I have been coming here since I was in high school. That was over thirty years ago. I am about 40 pounds heavier than I was back in high school and college and pre-kids. I am comfortable […]
Getting Into A Groove
It has taken me a couple days to get into a groove on vacation. It’s not easy to manage the kids and also do some things for myself, but we have fallen into a nice routine. The kids really have been very good. I wake up every morning and do yoga. Then I go for […]